it's tricky reviewing this because I thought it was beautifully written and I enjoyed my time reading it but I also felt it was disconnected, more likit's tricky reviewing this because I thought it was beautifully written and I enjoyed my time reading it but I also felt it was disconnected, more like short stories, which I am not a fan of. I might say it's more like a 3 1/2 stars.

after finishing The Secret History I set out to read an easy book, and while a book dealing with rape is never easy, it's a quick read and enjoyable.after finishing The Secret History I set out to read an easy book, and while a book dealing with rape is never easy, it's a quick read and enjoyable. I recommend it to readers of young adult...more

It's hard to not compare this to Glass Castle which was incredible, it's not as good but it is a well written interesting book. I do recommend it to cIt's hard to not compare this to Glass Castle which was incredible, it's not as good but it is a well written interesting book. I do recommend it to coming of age fans. ...more

best book I've read in a while, and I've read a lot of good books recently... I can't remember ever crying this much while reading... British authorsbest book I've read in a while, and I've read a lot of good books recently... I can't remember ever crying this much while reading... British authors are my favorite and Moyes does such a great job of grabbing your attention from the prologue and never letting go. I would suggest moving this to the top of your to read pile! ...more

I'm thinking 3 stars is generous considering how boring I found this book. Did anyone else want to slap Hadley? Shake her and say "you are an idiot?" I'm thinking 3 stars is generous considering how boring I found this book. Did anyone else want to slap Hadley? Shake her and say "you are an idiot?" Just me? I kept waiting for something juicy to happy, and it never did. Hemingway was quite the ass and Hadley was no one I would have ever hung out with - what a big yawn!!! I'm really bummed because I adore this era and I did enjoy the language, the writing was fine, it's the protagonist that ruined this one for me. I am really surprised by how many of my friends loved this book. That was why I moved it to the top of my to read list... Sorry I can't really recommend this book to anyone. ...more

I was told this is the "smart man's thriller" nothing about it thrilled me, does this mean I'm not smart? It just rambled on and on and there was no mI was told this is the "smart man's thriller" nothing about it thrilled me, does this mean I'm not smart? It just rambled on and on and there was no mystery, if there was, I missed it.... I wouldn't want to be friends with anyone in this book that's for sure. This is what I get for stretching myself outside of my usual genres for the sake of book club...oh well, I'm done with it now and I plan on reading some mindless YA novel next! ...more

This hooked me from the very beginning and if you enjoy coming of age novels then you have to read this one. I can't believe I missed it when it cameThis hooked me from the very beginning and if you enjoy coming of age novels then you have to read this one. I can't believe I missed it when it came out in 1999, I suppose my only excuse was I was mostly reading a ton of Oprah picks back then...I am looking forward to catching the screen adaptation when it comes out on DVD. Something special about this novel was the use of music and novels....yes I had to pull up his playlist on spotify to hear them all. ...more

It's weird timing reading this book as my mother is currently sitting in her Chemo for 4 hours a day..but I don't think that made any difference in myIt's weird timing reading this book as my mother is currently sitting in her Chemo for 4 hours a day..but I don't think that made any difference in my opinion of the book, it was down right poetic and meaningful and heartbreaking. We all hate cancer so don't let that stop you from reading this book as I almost let it stop me. ...more

I wish I could give this book more stars because it's beautifully written, sadly the story was so slow moving and I feel like the author could have doI wish I could give this book more stars because it's beautifully written, sadly the story was so slow moving and I feel like the author could have done so much more with the concept.... Bummer...more

I got this one from Audible for my road trip last week. I thought a lot about which book to choose since I needed 7 hours of entertainment..I'd read oI got this one from Audible for my road trip last week. I thought a lot about which book to choose since I needed 7 hours of entertainment..I'd read one of Mansell's book last year so I thought I'd give this one a go. The reader was terrible with accents and gave the ladies a little girl voice that was really annoying, but even if I had read it, I would think Tilly a horrible protagonist...I wanted to slap her so many timesRumour Has It was really all over the place, with "sub" plots going on that were more of a distraction to the main couple, although as I think about it, the other characters stories were more interesting than Luke and Tilly's. Pitiful. ...more

I really enjoyed this love story, it was nothing unexpected but a nicely paced story with enough going on to keep the book moving along quickly. The sI really enjoyed this love story, it was nothing unexpected but a nicely paced story with enough going on to keep the book moving along quickly. The sex scenes were beautifully told, nothing vulgar. ..I have a sweet spot for manors with Dukes and Ladies' and footmen and ladies'smaids...that is my happy place. I guess I'm not giving this a five because it's hardly a literary masterpiece, but I can't go below the 4. Stars is because I truly enjoyed reading it. I recommend it to my friends who are in need of a light read. ...more

So hard to rate this one because I really enjoyed reading it but I had a bunch or issues, like sometimes it just felt miserable and long winded but aSo hard to rate this one because I really enjoyed reading it but I had a bunch or issues, like sometimes it just felt miserable and long winded but a few times I caught myself smiling. Let's say 3 1/2 stars....I don't really recommend it to anyone of my friends unless you love Wild West romances, then maybe. ...more

I really enjoyed this one, easy read...I consider it a guilty pleasure mostly because it's a young adult novel, not because of any fun mindless sex scI really enjoyed this one, easy read...I consider it a guilty pleasure mostly because it's a young adult novel, not because of any fun mindless sex scenes. ...more

I found his story endearing, hard to believe I could feel even a little sorry for a celebrity but I did at times.. I've always had a crush on Rob LoweI found his story endearing, hard to believe I could feel even a little sorry for a celebrity but I did at times.. I've always had a crush on Rob Lowe so listening to his memoir was pure joy...more

I feel like 3 stars isn't enough considering how much I enjoyed reading Eyes of Silver, but omerhing about it fell flat, too predictable, I've maybe jI feel like 3 stars isn't enough considering how much I enjoyed reading Eyes of Silver, but omerhing about it fell flat, too predictable, I've maybe just too unbelievable....but let me emphasize that I did enjoy my time spent reading it...let's call it a 3 1/2...more

These sappy romances remind me of a lifetime movie, except since it's a novel I don't have to worry about bad acting. .its a good book for this type oThese sappy romances remind me of a lifetime movie, except since it's a novel I don't have to worry about bad acting. .its a good book for this type of book if that makes sense, I mean it's not something I'll be recommending to friends but I'm glad I read it. ...more

Is it bad to have loved this cheesy love story? If I'm wrong then I don't want to be right! This is my first time reading Osborne, and I loved it. I lIs it bad to have loved this cheesy love story? If I'm wrong then I don't want to be right! This is my first time reading Osborne, and I loved it. I love all things western, pioneer, early America...highly recommend to all my friends who want an easy read...more

I think I just didnt like this, I didn't give it 1 star because of its quirkiness, and straight up uniqueness but sometimes weird is just weird...oh wI think I just didnt like this, I didn't give it 1 star because of its quirkiness, and straight up uniqueness but sometimes weird is just weird...oh well ...more